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The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
JeiIersOn'S Danger.

Ben: Periey PO0fe in the Boston Budget.
Clark Mills, the sculptor, used to mar
rate how Mr.. Browere. New York
sculptor, attempted to take a cast in
plaster OF the head of Thomas Jefferson.
The family of the ex-President were op-
posed to it, but he finally consented, say
ing that he could not find it in his heart
to refuse man SO tritling a favor who
had come so far. He was placed on his
back on a sofa, one of his hands grasping
a chair which stood in front. Not dream
ing of any danger, his family could not
bear to see him with the plaster over his
face, and therefore were not present; and
his faithful Burwell was the only person
besides the artist in the ROOM There
was some defect in the arrangements
made to permit his breathing, and Mr.
Jefferson came near suffocating He was
TOO weak TO rise or to relieve himself,
and his feeble struggles were unnoticed
or unheeded by his Parrhasius
The sufferer finally betbought himself
of the chair on which his hand rested
He raised it as far as he was able and
struck it on the floor Burwell became
conscious of his situation and sprang
furiously forward. The artist shattered
his cast in an instant. The family now
reached the room and Browere looked as
If he thought their arrival most oppor-
tune, for though Burwell was supporting
his master in his arms, the fierce glare
of the African eye boded danger. Bro,
were was permitted to pick up his frag-
Eents of plaster and carry them off, but
whether he ever put them together to
represent features emaciated with age
and debility, and writhing in suffocation,
Mills did not know.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
An Actor Pawns Himself.

Virginia City Latter TO The Philadelphia Press.
Courtaine off the stage was as much
wit as on it. Once he was on one of his
''periodicals,' while playing very i'm
portant engagement at Maguirs's and
could not be found. The house was half
full. No Courtaine was to be found.
Mcguire was about giving up in despair,
with the intention of notifying the au.
dience, when boy handed him an en-
velope in Harry's we'll known handwrit-
ing. Hastily tearing it open, pawL
ticket dropped ont. 1t read "Pawn
Office of Mos Street.
Lent to Harry Courtaine, upon his living
body, the sum of twenty ($20) dollars"
Hastily rushing up Washington Street
to the pawn brokers' Office, which was
near the Bella Union Theatre, Tom ran
into the pawnbroker's Office, and there
labeled with tag-a counterpart of tho
one Tom had received-was the Come
dian Courtaine sitting at the table with
the pawnbroker enjoying punch and
salmon. He had pswned himself for $50
early in the afternoon, and with few
congenial friends been down to the Cliff
House, and returned in time to be re-
deemed by Mcguire. Suffice it to say
that the money was paid and Harry ap-
peared that evening.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
Some Singular Suicides.
From The Winston, N. C., Sentinel.

FROM Ihe WINSTON, N. e., Sentinel.
An incident occurred in Salem yester-
day which likely will not be repeated in
half dozen centuries. An English
sparrow was building nest in the porch
of Mr.. E. A. Ebert's residence, and car
ried string to the nest, and had it par
TALLY woven in when it attempted to fly,
and by some means the other end of tho
string became entanglsd around its head,
and held it fast tethered by the neck.
The helpless little creature became
frightened and fluttered and struggled in
vain to free itself. The miniature moose
only closed tighter about it's throat till
finally it dropped dead-hung by the
neck as neatly as human hand could
have done it.
The incident, which probably has not
aduplicate in history, recalls one of a
somewhat similar character with regard
to horse. He was grazing, and had on
a halter with short rein dangling from
his head The horses tail was short and
stubby, and in throwing his head around
to scare off a fly, the bride rein got
hitched over the tail. The horse finding
his head fastened, became excited, gave
a sudden and violent jerk of his head,
which broke his neck and resulted in
instant death.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
A Pistol Duel Across a Table,

From DueIling Days in the Army.
4 few days after the battle of Water
loo a Mr.. Trevor and certain captain
while at dinner party quarreled about
a lady. The captain being a splendid
shot and Trevor almost blind. the latter
demanded that they should fire at each
other across table.
Some one secretly suggested that the
pistols should be loaded without ball,
and this was done. The two adversaries,
who believed their last hour was come,
were as pale as death; but if they were a
prey a deep emotion, not muscle trem-
bled, ''Who will give us the signalo''
asked the captain. The person who un-
dertook to give the signal said with a
trembling voice, "Raise your pistols -
The muzzles touched the breasts of the
combatants. "When | connt three, fire.
One-two-three. They fred and re-
coiled from the shock. whats the
meaning of this?" exclaimed the two
combatants. "Who has dared to make
fools of us? There are no balls in the
pistols" Honor is satisfied" exclaimed
the friends around them. Trevor ground
his teeth. The remedy is easy enough" "
said the captain, pointing to some swords
suspended from the wall He took down
two, measured them, and presented one
to his adversary, who seized it eagerly
'Now there shall be no trickeryw he ex-
claimed. Stand off sir" They stood
face to face and the blades glisteped.
The contest was short. One of them soon
fell-it was the captain. He expired
without a groan. 'Oh, my Cod" ex-
claimed Trevor. "What have done? Is
all this reality?' and in terrible despair
he flung himself upon the corpse of his
rival. which he shook convulsiveiy, as
though to bring it to life again.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
Zeal.
Frem the Boston Transcript.

tfem the Boston Transcript.
There is suburban church, situated
not far from very attractive and fash
ionably patronized slum. which makes q
practice, each Easter Sunday, after the
Sunday school services, of distributing
the greater part of the flowers that have
served in the decoration of the church
among the poor children of the school.
This distribution is almost as popular
with the street children as is the Christ
mas distribution Of gifts and confee-
tionery
Yesterday afternoon. after the mass of
the children had been given few flowers
the Sunday-sohool superintendent saw
two hoodlumish small boys whom he did
not recognize standing near by very visit
fully, caps in hand.
''Well. boys,' said he, chserily, what
do you want?"
''S'm' flowers, mister.'
''Belong to the school? l don't seem
to remember you."
''Oh, yes SIR" said the bigger of the
two; don't you remember? I'm the
feller that run away from the Sunday
school last New Years ?''
Indeed And what is the connec-
tion OF your friend here with the SCHOOL,"
''Oh, he's the Gully that coaxed me to
run away "'
The superintendent lelt that such zeal
should not 90 unrewarded, and gave the
boys handful of bright flowers.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
WHOLE No. 2,3O6

happened to select Endicott as his Secre-
tary of War. Woodbury. looked up, and
with his peculiarly dry smile, replied ::
81 have studied upon that matter con-
siderably, aud | have come to the cOnclu-
sion that Cleveland must have dealt him
self "a card from the bottom of the pack"
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
Straight Business,

Erom the Detroit Free Press.
''Will you trust me for cents worth
of gum?' asked the small boy, the top of
whose head was on level with the
counter.
why, yes, I'll trust you. You look
like an honest boy"
''Oh, yes, I'm honest, but you'd better
give me the cent and let me buy some
candy next door. | prefer candy to gum -
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
The Spring Months.

Are undoubtedly the best in which to pur-
ify the blood and strengthen the system,
because at this time the body is most sus-
ceptible to the beneficial effects of reliable
medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla. The
feeling of debility, langour. and lassitude.
caused by the changing season, is entirely
overcome, and scrofula and all humors are
expelled from the blood by the powerful
reviving and purifying influences of Hoods
Sarsapari'la DO not delay-Take Hoods
Sarsaparilla no,o. 1t is made by C. 1. Hood
Il Co, Apothecaries, LOWELL Mass. Sold
by all druggists. 100 doses one dollar. 1m
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
ElEEEz..IEI
MRS. LITZENBERG'S
Visits to the Ciitty

Markets have caused great cas-
cs OF goods to arrive daily for a
week past, and the stock is now
in order for her customers.
1t consists OF all the new
Dress Goods Silk, Tricot,
Beige, Cashmere, Cloth, Pom
gee, Zephyr Cloth, Serge, Seer
sucker, Gingham and Crinklcs.
They are all lovely mixtures,
stripe, plaid, &c.
Dress Trimmings is one OF
the important departments of
the store; You will always find
the newest styles buttons. lin
ings, Bugle and other trim
mings.
Millincryis stylish and mob
ribbons, Iaccs, flowers
and feathers, all combined is
thp StI-lr of t,.i1l1117ir,D
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
Enjoy Life.

What truly beautiful world we live in
Nature gvies us grandeur of mountains,
glens and oceans, and thousands of means
of enjoyment. We can desire no better
when In perfect health but how often do
the IN jority of people feel like giving it up
disheartened, discouraged and worn out
with disease, when thers is no occasion for
this feeling, as every sufferer can easily OBJ
tain satisfactory proof, that Green's august
flotcer, will make them free from disease,
as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plant are the direct causes of seventy i've
per cent. ot such maladies as Biliouspess,
Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness,
Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head,
Palpltation of the Heart, and other distress
ing symptoms Three doses of august Fio,cer
Will prove its wonderful effect. Sample
bottles, 10 cents. Try it. /.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23

l recommend DIR. Kennedy's Favorite Remeay
for Gravel. 1t cured mes. J. Mccormick, u.
S. Dep. Mineral Surveyor, Bliss Station, Idaho.
My head and face was mass Of putrifcation.
Dr. kennedys Fayorite Remedy purified my
blood and l am well.-J. A. Parker. Suderlin-
vile Pa. Price 81. Send 2-cent stamp to DR..
Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y. for book on Kidney
Liver and Blood disorders. Mention this paper
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
A Manly Dude.

""' rue DoH'o" i'dHStItp
The Listener observed the other
morning printer boy who had trun-
died an overloaded wheelbarrow into
Cornhill, over the street pavement and
had essay ed to get it up from the gutter
upon the sidewalk The barrow was
laden with unbound books. evidently on
their way to one of the book binderies on
that street. 1t was a very big barrow
and very small boy; and when the little
fellow attempted to get his load upon
the curbStone, he was quite unable to
do it. Here he had strugg led, it seemed,
until he had become quite discouraged,
and, seeing little crowd gathering to
look at his vain efforts to move his stalled
vehicle, the boy burst into tears.
Just at this jnncture there came up a
dude of the most extravagant type; an
exquisite fellow, with quite an English
Derby hat. you know, stTaig ghtblimmed
and low in the crown; spotless light fawn-
colored overcoat; pearl-gray kids; nicely
bagglng trousers with the crease down
the sides; pointed shoes, with CATERS
over them; and carried level in one hand,
big cane. 1t seemed to take this exqui-
site specimen but an instant to take in
the situation. Then he stepped up to
the curbstone in front of the wheelbar-
row, daintily and deity removed his kid
gloves, gave them and the cane to the
weeping boy to hold, seized the dirty
wheel of the barrow with both hands,
and, hitting it clear of the gutter, set it
fairly upon the sidewalk.
Now, my little man, give me the
stick and the gloves, and then you can
trot along with it. don't you knoww said
the dude to the boy, who, though look
ing grateful, put his hands to the barrow,
after he had handed over the articles,
and moved away without word.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23
A Story of Kaiser william.

| from me bdHtMoFe dWeFtCdn.
A week ago the German Minister gave
handsome dinner party in honor of the
ninetieth birthday of Kaiser William.
The occasion, of course, was replete with
incidents of the long and eventful career
OF this wonderful man. One of the most
interesting anecdotes related by coun-
tryman OF the Emperor was in regard to
his early youth, aud which seems to be
little known. Since public gambling has
been forbidden by law in Germany, the
votaries of Fortune from all Europe who
used to fill the hotels of Ems. Baden,
| etc, have tiocked to Monaco. The story
runs that Kaiser William. while he was
still Crown Prince and dashing young
officer, entered the Cursall at Ems, wear
ing an overcoat which concealed his
brilliant uniform, and, approaching the
crowded table, placed thereon a coin of
small value, about dollar. With a con-
temptuous gesture the banker tossed the
com upon the floor, with the remark,
For the coupler" Again the unknown
gentleman threw down a coin and lost,
the banker repeating his action and
words, to the amusement of the other
players. 1t was then, as now, the Gus
tom OF the banks to set aside certain
sum each day, and put up notice at the
amount, beyond which they could not
play. If their losses amounted to this
sum, the bank must close.
William glanced at this notice-200,-
600 francs-quietly remarking that he
would play Tor the whole bank. "Who
are you - exclaimed the dealer with sud
den respect. For reply the future En-
peror of Germany then opened his coat,
displaying the imperial star upon his
breast. The cards were dealt, the prince
won, and the bank was broken. Taking
up the enormous sum, he deliberately
dashed it on the floor, exclaimipg, For
the coupiel.' Then turning Oh his heel,
left the apartment.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-23

Good results tor several Years.

t-LEInN ND. Aug. lt,a. 1855.
p. c. STRICKLAND. ESQ:
icar Sri itayc used your ~Gar la... Puus
phHte GA wheat am. c'ars h,r several Eu.tI. tuI a
has "!Ern eurire Satisfaction. and intend tu
uso 1t On wheat tins i...I. N-ar- g..
NN.J. WILSON.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27

swelled thumbs and bruised optics,
while thu spectator is exempt from all
these affections. The boys want at
least 500 to put the grounds In good
repair and build a back stop and boxes.
Two ways are open 10 them to obtain
this necessary sum-. One. which finds
much favor in some quarters, 10 to
give a benefit ball, but then the profits
on q ball scarcely res Ii the sum de-
sired. the expense attached to such
project being something more than
trifiing, and to accumulate this profit
OF 500, a price Of three or four dollars
q ticket would have to be charged
and times are dull. A subscription
paper is the natural thought Of many,
but the experience last year with this
form OF raising the wind" Was that
amounts were easily obtained-upon
paper-but the collector had anything
but an easy time. Two hundred dol
lars upon a subscription paper gener-
ally pans out an even hundred, not
more. This 10 a question for financiers
to work upon, but in the interim let US
hear some proposition advanced.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27

A citizen yesterday informed us
that having occasion to visit the GENE.
terry, he found the entrance unsecured
and a number Of cattle roaming unmo-
Tested In the enclosure svsiling them
selves OF the pssturage, and defacing
the graves by tramping e them.
Probably the directors or trustees of
the association are not aware Of this
state of affairs, but having been in.
formed they should at ono take steps
to prevent a continuance Of 1t. II 10
due to those who have purchased lots
and have relatives buried there.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27

doubt oi its excellent rendition and
high appreciation by the audience.
The prompter calling on the gentle.
men TO take partners for a grand
march" and the number Of couples re-
spending to the call taxed the hall to
Its full capacity. After dancing a
quadrille everybody enjoyed a lap
supper provided by Mrs. Bryant, after
which dancing was resumed with
vigor and a very enjoyable time was
had by ali present, everybody wishing
for a repetition of Odd Fellows ami
versary.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27
An Overland Trip.

Chss. N. Strevell, of Miles, Strevell,
d Ulmer, leaves to-day for an over.
land trip to Buffalo, Wyo. He will be
accompanied by his wife and child
and will drive first to the Otter creek
ranch of Howes, Miles & Strevell,
where they will make q short visit
and then take the trai! overland for
the northern Wyoming metropolis,
where the hardware firm have a
branch house under the supervision OF
Steve Manchester. Mr.. Strevell and
family will be absent about six weeks.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27
A Miles City Mans Luck.

Several years ago DIR. w. A. Bysl
lived in an interior town Ia ONO and
his paternal ancestor lived there also.
On the occasion Of the Doctors we'd
diDg-which was some years ago also
his father presented him with q mod
crate sized farm, which was valuable
as farms go. hut the Doctor sought
other fields Of labor and left the farm
lie idle, holding IL as Il nest egg. or as
u place of abode In case Of need. The
farm did not Increase in value rs time
passed on, however. being worth at
the on side 5000 a year ago. Some
months ago oil was demonstrated as
being indigenous to that section Of
Ohio aud property enhanced in value
and In q little while began 10 90 up
with a jump. Offers were made the
Doctor from time TO time. but he anti.
cipating what vas likely to follow,
held off until finally a bona fide offer
Of $4,000 was made him aud yester-
day the deed FOR the transfer OF the
property was finally completed, the
Doctor today being able TO put his
hands upon the neat little fortune Of
Sii 900 in clean cash. In prosperity
Sll nature seems to smile aud the Doc
tor proved no exception. or course
we earnestly recommend the Doctor
10 make OF Miles his abiding place
but think he will do otherwise.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27
base I,ali business.

Our ba4e ball enthusiasts are in
something Of Il quandary, They don't
want to go begging, neither do they
think it the fair thing for them to 20
down In their own pockets for the sum
Of money absolutely necessary aud in
~dispensible II the base ball grounds are
TO be fixed up in proper shape, To he
sure the enjoyment Of the game Is
about equally divided between players
aud spectators, in u team such ~ this
community affords, but the players
are forced 10 stand the chances of
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27
Odd Fellows Anniversary.

At Odd Fellows hall a very eujoya.
BILE evening was spent last night. The
lodge opened with the usual ceremony
for Il public anniversary celebration
with prayer by Rev. Snider and sing
ing Il Thanksgiving hymn to the tune
of Coronation" All officers Of the
lod ge were in their respective chairs
aud members in regatta. About eighty
people were In attendance and some
elegant toilets we're noticeable. United
States District Attorney Smith, in a
most excellent oratioa, spoke on the
origin, work and objects of the Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, which
was followed by u solo sung by Mr..
Coddington. Judge Strevell, also a
brother Odd Fellow, was next intro
duced to the audience, and related his
experience a. a member of the order
and explained In his usual forcible
argument the functions of the lodge as
q body and those Of al Indi.
vidual member. His speech was
greatly enjoyed by sll present.
Messrs. Coddington and Burton then
kindly rendered a duet 10 a highly ar
tistic style, which Wa heartily ap-
plauded by the audience. Bro. Prof.
Porter after excusing himself for any
pedagogic airs his remarks might have,
following, "a Ii were, In the wake Of 80
much logic lore and eloquence, made
q very witty speech, explaining the
meaning Of the three links ard other
emblems Of the |. o. o. +. and stating
quite a number Of facts and figures In
the way OF statistics of the
order all over the world. The entire
c~onvocation then sung the anniversary
hymn, the hall resembling TO the
well known tune Of "Old Hundred
The Rev. :. T.. Snider was last TO ad.
dress the brothers aud visitors. His
remarks were well calculated TO inspire
oil with n feeling Of reverence for the
workings OF the order. The address
was well timed aud worthy OF much
favorable comment. Bro. McGowan,
who presided at the meeting, then an.
nounced that the string baud would
render some concert music, aud anyone
knowing ofthe acknowledged ability
Of the Fort Keogh string band will not
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27
A prOlitable prnpOnltion

We understand that the government
have agreed TO let the remainder OF the
Powder river cattle in free of duty il
they will take a heard to Peace river
to test that country's ability Cor stock
raising. The Powder River Company
will take u band Of $500 head up this
summer, following with an equal num-
Ger next year, provided that the gov
eminent will make a treaty with the
Indians In the meantime. We think
that the government can well afford
to make this agreement with the com.
pany In question. In the first place
the Powder River Company had their
leases and paid for them before the
duty was put on cattle. aud when the
duty was put on were in the act of
moving them. Under any c
stances II would hardly be fair to make
them Jay the duty. after getting their
leases with the understanding that
their cattle would be admitted free.
But the value of the experiment
which they are willing to undertake,
and the hazard of the undertaking
and uncertainty Of the result entitle
them to some consideration at the
hands Of the government, The ex.
pertinent OF the Powder River Cattle
Company may be tie means of adding
an immense area to the Canadian
range country.-MacLeod Gazette.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27
District Court.
EIGHTH DAY.

The territorial grand jury brought
In an indictment against Douglas
Doyle for the crime Of grand larceny.
The prisoner was arrsigned and plead
not guilty. DIR. w. A.. Burleigh Vas
appointed his counsel aud given until
to-day TO plead.
+. l.. Hallenbeck was indicted for
burglary, s~rraigned aud plead not
guilty, Arthur II. O'Connor was APP
pointed to defend him and will plead
to-day.
sandy Forrest for grand larceny was
indicted, arraigned and plead not
guilty, and Arthur H. O'ConDor was
appointed to defend him to-day.
VIM. smith icing indicted for grand
larceny, Was arraignsd and entered
the plea Of not guilty. Attorney w.
H. Ross will defend him to-day.
The grand jury report that they find
no true bill against L. w. Brown wlo
killed j. w. Toohey last summer, nor
against w. l.. Dustin, the charge
against him being obtaining money
under false pretenses. for which he has
been under $1,000 bond since last
fall.
The special United States grand jury
failing to find u true bill againt Milo
j. Legg In the timber cases, asked TO
be dismissed and this request was
complied with, the United States petit
jury also, there being no further cases
before them.
In the case of Greenwood vs.. c. b.
Lebcher, the motion for a new trial
was denied.
The motion for a new trial in the
civil suit of Whiteside W.. Lebcher
was heard and granted, and April 8
set as the time for the new trial.
Stock Growers National Bank of
Miles City We. Miles City Dressed
Beef Company was dismissed at plain
tiff's cost without prejudice.
Leighton & Jordan VS.. Isaac Silver.
man, ct al, judgment rendered for
plaintiff by consent.
Chas. w. Savage vs.. county COM
missioners of Custer county, on APP
peal, on motion ease was dismissed.
II. Leopold vs.. Isaac Silverman ct
al. Judgment was granted on pleading
rs given.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-04-27

How Some Maine Fishermen were
Punished.
The holding Of one-tenth Of ticket
1887 In The Louisiana State Lottery,
Msrston. Jordan and Others Of this
city, makes the second tine that the
capital prize $500 100 has come to
Portland within the past year. The
good luck OF the first syndicate who
drew $l5,OO induced Marston and his
friends to form n combination and pur-
chase ten one.dollsr, or one-teDth tick
ets. One of these tickets drew $1,000.
SIX or seven Of the Marston syndicate
are fishermen or laborers in needy cir
cumstances and the money comes very
opportunely To them .-Portlaud Me.
Express, March 3.